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Leveling the Parental-Leave Playing Field
The lack of fathers taking parental leave following the arrival of a new child affects the well-being of new parents and their children and has broader implications for
July 1 Deadline Looming for Health Plan Transparency Disclosures
Health plan sponsors should be working with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to ensure they have the necessary information to comply with the new price
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Payment of Commissions When Agreement Is Silent
On May 20, in Perthuis v. Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories LLC, the Supreme Court of Texas clarified the standard to be applied when a former employee was owed the
Virtual Coaching Takes Off
More organizations are using external coaching services delivered via video sessions or personalized digital tools
Work, Lies and the Internet
Litigation may not be the first response if workers post lies about a company online, but it is an option
Canada: Surreptitious Workplace Recordings May Have Consequences
With an increase in remote work and the prevalence of phones that can function as recording devices, recordings of workplace conversations are an issue that Canadian
The NFL Hosts Networking Event to Improve DE&I
In May, the NFL hosted its first-ever NFL Coach and Front Office Accelerator Program to facilitate improved diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in hiring practices
Federal Government Trying to Break Free of Antiquated Hiring Systems
The federal government is struggling mightily to recruit, retain and develop the talent it needs to succeed and earn the reputation of being a “model employer.” Agencies
Viewpoint: How the FMLA Supports Leave for Mental Health Conditions
New Department of Labor guidance is a reminder that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) covers situations where an employee's mental health condition, or those of a
Officer’s Retaliation, Discrimination Claims Dismissed
A law enforcement officer for the Illinois Gaming Board could not prove First Amendment retaliation or disability discrimination when he was placed on administrative